RIP Paula Deen's empire

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Food Network, et al: Paula Deen lost her expansive Food Network contract and multiple product and endorsement deals with major retailers such as Wal-Mart, Target, Sears and QVC, and a five-book publishing deal after admitting in a deposition that she once used the N-word. Pour one out for Paula's empire.

Food Network, et al: Paula Deen lost her expansive Food Network contract and multiple product and endorsement deals with major retailers such as Wal-Mart, Target, Sears and QVC, and a five-book publishing deal after admitting in a deposition that she once used the N-word. Pour one out for Paula's empire. (Getty Images)

Food Network, et al: Paula Deen lost her expansive Food Network contract and multiple product and endorsement deals with major retailers such as Wal-Mart, Target, Sears and QVC, and a five-book publishing deal after admitting in a deposition that she once used the N-word. Pour one out for Paula's empire.